“Ahead of the 2020 presidential election, First Selectman Camillo joined U.S. Representative Jim Himes in calling for “respect and civility” in our local political discourse. As the leader of our Town, he should apply that principle to selecting the next BOE chair.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →
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FINN: Fred Camillo Can Make Karen Kowalski Next BOE Chair. Should He?
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“At a time when our schools literally need to be rebuilt, Ms. Kowalski tore down the reputation of our schools. ” – Jim Finn is a resident of Cos Cob and is an RTM District 8 member. His opinions are obviously his own. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Jim Finn, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
Schieffelin: A Mom Who Votes
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“It may interest these ladies to know that I, and many other Moms and Dads are voters too….I volunteer my time working for several civic and charitable organizations and have worked hard with an amazing group of people on the RTC, common sense conservatives.” – Susan Schieffelin Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Susan Schieffelin
Tommasino: Accountability for Ham Ave School HVAC System
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“Greenwich Public School District officials have decided NOW is the time for Hamilton Avenue Elementary School to get a new heating and cooling system after its original geothermal system failed in August.” – Liz Tommasino, RTM, D8 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
LETTER: Proposed Pemberwick Rd 8-30g Increases Impervious Surfaces in Flood Prone Area
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“There have been a number of concerns raised by the Pemberwick and Glenville communities about this development including the addition of nearly a 1/3 acre of impervious surface in an area which is already prone to severe flooding with only 15 parking spaces for 10 one bedroom units.” – Adele Rota Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
RANEY: Stop Playing The Public Schools Budget Cut Game!
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“…the Schools administration is arguing that the only way to meet the BET guidance is to cut services. As usual, they pick services that have a vocal advocacy group to raise a fuss in the hope that they will keep the proposed increase. They seem to do this every year.” – Brian Raney Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Brian Raney, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
LETTER: Shocked by Proposal to Eliminate K-2 Foreign Language at Julian Curtiss School
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“The K-2 foreign language program takes 1/3 of one teacher’s time – a savings of roughly $30,000….29% of our enrollment are Magnet families, specifically seeking out our unique early language program.” – Rebecca Cooper, Julian Curtiss School PTA Chair and David Levine, Assistant Julian Curtiss School PTA Treasurer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
CROW: Reproductive health care includes abortion and contraception
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“Republicans in our state senate have introduced over 40 pieces of legislation to chip away at our abortion rights since 2014, so that safety is not settled.” – Trevor Crow, Democratic Candidate for State Senate District 36 Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, abortion, contraception, reproductive rights, Trevor Crow
PRIHODA: My Christmas Wish List: RTM Vote for the Gift of Peace in the New Year
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“THANK YOU to our First Selectman Fred Camillo for having the guts to propose the Chair of our town’s so-called Board of Heath resign.” – Monica Prihoda Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor
GOLDSTEIN: Respect Health Board’s Right to Follow the Science, Reject Gas Leaf Blower Proposal from QYG
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“The Board of Health should have stuck by their decision that they would not based on health reasons change the regulations regarding leaf blowers.” – Dr. Michael Goldstein Continue Reading →